The Grapevine…

Here we have gathered information to help you with your garden farm, from advice pages on chicken topics along with beekeeping news and advice.  You will also find help sheets, useful links, frequently asked questions, and our latest news…

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Our Next Chickens Arrive February 2027 – Reserve Yours Now!

Our next flock of chickens will be available from February 2027! The eggs have now been hatched, and all being...

Latest News • Poultry Keeping Help and Advice

13 Nov National Housing Order declared to protect birds from Avian Influenza

A mandatory poultry housing AIPZ covering all of England will come into force from 00:01 on 13 Nov, meaning bird...

Latest News • Poultry Keeping Help and Advice

11th Nov 26 An avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) has been declared

11 November 2026: avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) in force An avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures...

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Hybrid Hens available – Sept 2026

Our September flock of Hybrid hens are now available for collection from Saturday 19th Sept 2026. Please check our Hybrid...

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Reserve your next hens Sept 26…

From mid September we will have a new flock of coloured hybrids available to buy.  This is our last flock of...

Beekeeping Help and Advice • Latest News

Treating Bees for Varroa Sept 26

As the season winds down and our bees begin preparing for the colder months ahead, our priority shifts to ensuring...

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🐝Its time for Honey Harvesting  August 2026

The honey harvest season has arrived, and we know many of you are getting ready to enjoy the rewards of...

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Summer Sale – Beekeeping Supplies at Reduced Prices 🐝July 26

National Western Red Cedar Hive Parts up to 40% Off… We are updating our range of beehives, so while stocks...

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Swarming season has arrived – are you prepared? May ’26🐝

After what felt like a slow start to the beekeeping season, colonies are now building rapidly—and we’re hearing of lots...

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Good News: Our Hens Are Free to Roam Again 🐓

It’s great that our hens are once again able to enjoy the outdoors, following APHA’s lifting of the housing measures. It’...

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Hybrid Hens for your garden… April 2026

Hybrids make the perfect hens for your back-garden.  With a selection of different feather markings and colours they look really pretty as...

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Gardening over the Easter Weekend? April 2026

Why not try our Poultry-Shed-Compost?  Well rotted, giving a rich source of Nitrogen.  This compost will improve the soil structure...